Ken Wright Shea 2007
Ken Wright Cellars, Yamhill-Carlton District, Shea Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose is all sweetness - liquer-like fruit with the richness of vanilla. The mouth is supple with earthiness for complexity. The previous vintage was the hands-down...
Central Coast Pinot Stars
Siduri, Sta. Rita Hills, Cargasacchi Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features lots of fresh, candied fruit. The mouth captures the same essence, fruit driven and ready to drink. P&B in Santa Rosa 14.1% $47.49 at Bottle Barn Siduri Wines...
Paul Pernot Les Folatieres 2006
Paul Pernot, Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatieres 1er Cru 2006 The nose features minerals and a bit of fruit. The mouth is rich, buttery and oaky yet the acidity and green sense of green apples balances the picture - very nice. Mis in Puligny by Paul...
Michel-Schlumberger Pinot Blanc 2007
Michel-Schlumberger, Dry Creek Valley, Pinot Blanc "La Bise" 2007 This wine consistently smells of the ripe tropical fruits of a sun-drenched land - very fresh. In the mouth, this wine shows the fruitiness of Pinot Blanc in a light-bodied,...
Berthoud Pagani Chasselas 2007
Berthoud, Sonoma Valley, Pagani Ranch, Chasselas Dore 2007 There's a flinty character in the nose and the mouth is austere. The fruit is sourced from 100 year-old vines grown in the vineyard known for its very old Zinfandel. P&B in Sonoma 12%...
Alba Chambourcin 2006
Alba, New Jersey, Chambourcin 2006 The nose is smoky and toasty. In the mouth the oak lights up again and rides a nicely acidic frame. The tannins are ripe and there’s a tart black fruit flavor as well. The acidity would make this very nice to pair...
S3x Late Harvest Riesling 2006
S3x, Russian River Valley, Late Harvest, Riesling 2006 Tasted back in early '08 this wine was a show-stopper. Now in early '09 the dried apricots are still shining with essence of honey in the nose. What makes this wine so special is the acidity...
Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 2005
Chateau Guiraud, Sauternes 2005 Minerality, honey and tropical fruits mark the nose. The mouth is all caramel with hints of that minerality - destined to be drunk with creme caramel. 85 hectares are planted to 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc;...
Focus on the Sonoma Coast
James Family, Sonoma Coast, Stony Point Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features sweet fruit, earthiness and a little warmth while the mouth is a delicious combination of red fruits, earthiness and brown spices. P&B by the James Family in...
Another look at Central Otago
Mt. Difficulty, Central Otago, Roaring Meg, Pinot Noir 2006 The red fruit smells blend with a bit of compost in the nose. The mouth is tart and a little tannic and lasts a long time. P&B in Bannockburn 14.5% $17.99 at Bottle Barn Mt. Difficulty...